11.8.17

Photos: Kogi State First Lady comes to the aid of woman whose husband ran away after she gave birth to triplets

Mrs Rashida Bello, wife of Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello is
poised to empower Mrs Mikailu, who was abandoned by her husband after
the birth of their triplets.

She had set up her Non-Governmental Organization, Kogi
Women and Youth Advancement Foundation (KOWYAF) to provide
interventionist measures towards assisting both needy, less privileged,
women,babies and the youths. Below is a post she shared on her Facebook
page:

"The birth of multiple children brings joy to parents, and
in some cultures in Nigeria, it is seen as a blessing. But the birth of
triplets to Mr and Mrs Mikailu disrupted their peaceful family
coexistence as Mr Mukailu ran away from the home leaving the poor woman
to care for the triplets alone.
Hope however is at the end of the tunnel for Mrs Mukailu because KOWYAF
is poised to see to the needs of vulnerable women and children in Kogi
State, as I have made provision for basic needs like baby milk, diapers
and toiletries, and these items have been presented by Hon Olamide
Adesoro and the Honourable Commissioner of Women Affairs and Social
Development, Hon Bolanle Amupitan.
I will also ensure that Mrs Mikailu becomes empowered to be able to fend for herself and the children."